Halcyon Appoints Veteran Security Leader Tony Spinelli as Field CISO, Strengthening Enterprise Resilience Against Ransomware

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Halcyon, a leading anti-ransomware solution provider, has appointed Tony Spinelli as Vice President and Field Chief Information Security Officer (Field CISO). With over 30 years of cybersecurity and technology leadership experience, Spinelli brings extensive expertise from roles at Capital One, Tyco International, Equifax, and First Data Corporation.

In his new role, Spinelli will serve as a strategic advisor to CISOs and executives, helping organizations enhance their ransomware resilience strategies. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association's Cybersecurity Subcommittee and Peapack Gladstone Bank (NASDAQ: PGC), and has previously advised the U.S. Department of Defense on cybersecurity.

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• Appointment of highly experienced cybersecurity veteran with over 30 years of leadership experience
• Strategic addition to strengthen company's advisory capabilities for enterprise clients
• Brings valuable board-level experience and regulatory insights from major financial institutions

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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Halcyon, the leading anti-ransomware solution provider, today announced the appointment of Tony Spinelli as Vice President, Field Chief Information Security Officer (Field CISO). With more than three decades of global cybersecurity and technology leadership, Spinelli will help organizations strengthen resilience against ransomware, working directly with CISOs to defeat the most pressing cyber threat to businesses today.

Spinelli brings experience leading security for some of the world's most prominent organizations, including Capital One, Tyco International, Equifax, and First Data Corporation. At Capital One, he helped drive the bank's transformation into a digitally enabled cloud native enterprise and built cybersecurity programs that set a new industry standard. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (Cybersecurity Subcommittee) and Peapack Gladstone Bank (NASDAQ: PGC) and previously advised the U.S. Department of Defense on cybersecurity and cloud strategy.

"Ransomware is the most urgent cyber threat facing enterprises today, disrupting hospitals, banks, and businesses of every size. Organizations need solutions that not only stop attacks but ensure they can recover without paying a ransom. Halcyon delivers that resilience, and I am excited to join a team that is empowering defenders to take back control and stay ahead of adversaries," — Tony Spinelli, Field CISO, Halcyon.

As Field CISO, Spinelli will serve as a trusted advisor to CISOs and executives, helping organizations make security investments that strengthen long-term resilience. He will help guide strategy, engage with regulators, and share practical approaches that reduce risk and bolster defenses. By connecting boardroom priorities with frontline security needs, he will show how Halcyon enables organizations to detect and disrupt ransomware while maintaining business continuity.

"Tony has dedicated his career to helping organizations defend against the most advanced cyber threats. His experience as both a hands-on security leader and a board-level advisor makes him uniquely qualified to partner with CISOs to strengthen their ransomware resilience strategies. We are thrilled to have Tony join Halcyon," — Jon Miller, CEO and Co-founder, Halcyon.

Learn more about how Halcyon helps organizations build ransomware resilience and request a demo here: https://www.halcyon.ai/

About Halcyon

Halcyon, the leading anti-ransomware solution provider is purpose-built to defeat ransomware attacks. Our technology takes an end-to-end approach to proactively disrupt threats at every stage of the attack lifecycle, from pre-execution to data exfiltration and encryption. With a 24/7 expert team that does the heavy lifting for you, and a robust ransomware warranty, Halcyon eliminates the need for ransom payments, ensures operational continuity, and protects businesses from data extortion. Learn more at halcyon.ai.

 

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FAQ

Who is Tony Spinelli and what is his new role at Halcyon?

Tony Spinelli is a veteran security leader with over 30 years of experience who has been appointed as Vice President and Field CISO at Halcyon. He previously held leadership positions at Capital One, Tyco International, Equifax, and First Data Corporation.

What will be Tony Spinelli's main responsibilities as Field CISO at Halcyon?

As Field CISO, Spinelli will serve as a trusted advisor to CISOs and executives, help organizations strengthen their ransomware resilience, guide strategy, engage with regulators, and share practical approaches to reduce cybersecurity risks.

What is Tony Spinelli's background in cybersecurity?

Spinelli has over 30 years of global cybersecurity experience, including leadership roles at Capital One, Tyco International, Equifax, and First Data Corporation. He serves on the Board of Directors for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and Peapack Gladstone Bank, and has advised the U.S. Department of Defense.

How does this appointment align with Halcyon's business strategy?

The appointment aligns with Halcyon's focus on strengthening enterprise resilience against ransomware by bringing in experienced leadership to help organizations detect, disrupt, and recover from ransomware attacks without paying ransoms.